Central Asia, Turkoman, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An elegant Tekke Turkoman Turkmen gilt silver cuff bracelet with a central oval lapis lazuli stone boasting a vibrant shade of cobalt blue with natural inclusions of creamy white and lustrous gold hues. The stunning bracelet presents 8 triangular termini, each embellished with three silver granules. A decorative border of repeated rings adorns the bracelet's peripheries, and a lovely geometric pattern of circles and rhombi surrounds the lapis lazuli stone, which is set in a high bezel with beaded borders. Size (of band): 2.5" L x 1.5" W (6.4 cm x 3.8 cm); Size (of bracelet opening): 2.5" L x 1.875" W (6.4 cm x 4.8 cm); Silver quality: 89%; Weight: 30.5 grams

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection

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#166543

Collection label on interior. Some smoothing to motifs on the front and light nicks on interior, but overall, in fine condition with nicely preserved details and lovely patina. Fine hammer marks on interior.